According to the WHO, depression impacts about 350 million people around the world. Coping with depression is difficult and it is even harder for anyone to watch an aging family member struggle with depression. Caregivers need to know how to help these older adults. Read on to learn about the ways to help older adults…
One of the most common conditions affecting Golden-age adults today is high cholesterol. It can be treated with prescription medications, but lifestyle changes are recommended first because they are easier to stick to and cheaper than drugs, especially when the condition is mild or moderate. Making lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol levels in seniors can…
Being overweight and obese can lead to severe health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Although seniors who are obese should try to lose weight, weight loss in the elderly can result in the loss of lean muscle and physical strength. As such, losing weight for the elderly has to be done in a…
If you’ve caught even one episode of A&E’s “Hoarders”, you’re probably already familiar with at least some of the signs of hoarding disorder. Hoarding can be a problem for people of any age, but older adults tend to be particularly susceptible. Though individuals in their mid-teens have been known to hoard things, “baby boomers” presently…
As we age, some of our senses start to become less sharp and efficient. Vision is one of these senses and it can significantly affect the lives of our loved ones, particularly the elderly. Some of these vision problems cannot be corrected by putting on a simple pair of eyeglasses. You might need to take…
As most surgeries are often invasive, it’s crucial to ensure your loved ones know the kinds of foods to eat after surgery to promote faster healing. As foods can help to repair the body’s damaged tissues and generate new cells, eating the correct types of foods after surgery will help to promote the body’s natural…
What Is dementia? Dementia is the name given to chronic illnesses that affect the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal dementia, the most common types of dementia in aging family members. With these diseases, memory loss gradually worsens over time, and brain function diminishes. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to recognize…
Getting a good night’s sleep can help to raise energy levels, boost your mood, and improve your overall physical and mental well-being. Sleeplessness can pose serious problems, especially in older adults. In fact, at least 48 percent of older adults show symptoms of insomnia as compared to less than one-third of the general population. To…
As seniors reach the age of retirement, they finally have the luxury of time to do the activities they have always wanted to do and go to places they have always wanted to go. After all, the world is a beautiful place, and we should see it as much as possible in our lifetime. Apart…
Even though coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the United States, many of us do not associate this incredible drink with any health benefits. The surprising thing is that coffee has numerous health benefits to your loved ones that you may not even know about. In this article, we tell you a…